Noel Walpole, President and CEO of The Economical Insurance Group, is pleased to announce the following appointment.

Dave has accepted the position of Vice President, Field Operations.

Formerly Vice President, Human Resources, his new role includes planning, monitoring and overseeing overall branch operations, as well as management of Corporate Services.

Dave has an extensive background in insurance and has previously held positions in underwriting and marketing. He joined Economical in 1995 and has 21 years' experience in the insurance industry.

The Economical Insurance Group is one of the largest property and casualty insurers in Canada with more than $1 billion in premium volume and over $2.1 billion in assets. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, this Canadian-owned and operated company services customers' needs through branches and service offices across the country.